Health

November 1, 2021 6:15 AM

Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions

A majority of the Supreme Court have signaled they would allow abortion providers to pursue a court challenge to a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion in the nation’s second-largest state after six weeks of pregnancy. But it was unclear Monday how quickly the court would rule.

by The Associated Press

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November 1, 2021 4:33 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has now killed 5 million people around the world

The U.S. continues to lead the world in the number of confirmed deaths from the virus, 745,800 people, according to Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus tracker — followed by Brazil and India.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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October 31, 2021 4:54 PM

White House press secretary Psaki says she has COVID-19

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday she has contracted a breakthrough case of COVID-19. Psaki was not traveling with President Joe Biden on his overseas trip.

by The Associated Press

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October 30, 2021 10:34 AM

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan says she has breakthrough COVID case

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced Saturday that she's tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19.

by MPR News Staff

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October 30, 2021 9:32 AM

Parents should be patient about getting COVID vaccines for kids, White House says

There are fresh logistical challenges, the White House's COVID czar said in an interview with NPR. For example, young children will be getting a smaller dose of the vaccine, delivered via smaller needles.

by Tamara Keith

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October 30, 2021 9:16 AM

For 112-year-old veteran's daughter, care is a labor of love

Caring for her 112-year-old father, the nation's oldest veteran, is a full-time job for Vanessa Brooks. For years, she's tried to balance her job with her father's needs. But as her father has aged, that balancing act has become trickier.

by The Associated Press

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October 29, 2021 6:54 PM

Sanford: 97% of workforce complying with vaccine mandate

Sanford Health, a dominant provider of health care in the Upper Midwest, said that 97 percent of its workforce has complied with a mandate to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday or potentially lose their job.

by The Associated Press

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October 29, 2021 2:49 PM

FDA authorizes use of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds

The agency acted after an independent panel of scientists strongly supported the move. Kids could start getting vaccinated within the week.

by Joe Neel

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October 29, 2021 2:41 PM

When can kids 12 and under get their shots? Here's the timeline

There are a couple of big steps to get through before U.S. kids under 12 might be able to get the vaccine. Here's how the process works and when the shots could arrive.

by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Alyson Hurt

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October 29, 2021 12:00 PM

COVID-19 in MN: Hopeful outlook wobbles as cases edge higher

While the disease metrics have flashed signs of hope and worry the past two weeks, Friday’s numbers offered fresh evidence the disease is not retreating quickly.

by MPR News Staff

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